BBMA gala honours the accomplishments of Metis students
The 2014 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards gala took place in Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September 20, marking the ninth year that…
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Alberta AFN Chief discusses provincial issues and other matters related to Aboriginal justice
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief of Alberta, Chief Cameron Alexis discussed his views on provincial First Nations leadership endeavors and issues in a…
Aaron Paquette’s new book Lightfinder is a great read for all ages
His uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this Canadian artist to the top of the food chain during…
Lummi Nation carver accompanies totem on 9000 km solidarity journey
Nearly one month after leaving its home on the Lummi Nation in northwestern Washington State, a flatbed truck hauling a seven-metre (21 foot) sacred healing totem pole…
Inspirational kayas-ago exhibit on display at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Words can be a beautiful thing, especially when they are wound up in a sentence that reflects a mood, enhances an environment, creates an atmosphere,…
Amiskwaciy Academy inspires hope, creativity and good grades
On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Edmonton-based Amiskwaciy Academy welcomed in another school year, that will see more than 150 students, some of whom are new…
Cutting edge graphic novel explores the dark side of vengeance
A cutting-edge graphic novel that combines northwest British Columbian coast Haida Gwaii culture with Japanese manga art is now available in paperback. Red: A Haida…
Shillinglaw public art installation now on exhibit in Saskatoon
Saskatoon’s Cosmopolitan Park has a more serene look these days, thanks to the City of Saskatoon and Alberta Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw, whose first-ever public…
Featured Artist for August, 2014: Dawn Marie Marchand
The beautiful painting on this month’s cover of Alberta Native News, entitled “Summer in Manitokan,” was created by artist Dawn Marie Marchand and given to…
LA Kings Dwight King offers some advice for youth and young adults
The Los Angeles Kings hockey club has announced the signing of a new three-year contract with left winger, Dwight King, a Meadow Lake Saskatchewan resident and a…